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Bristol Attractions for Children (Bristol, England)



Some of the attractions in Bristol are very children friendly, including many of Bristol's museums, galleries and exhibitions. There are also numerous family attractions in Bristol that are quite varied, ranging from water parks with enormous slides, to zoos and play centres for the younger children in Bristol.

On sunny days, Bristol's parks provide a good place for children to play and many are particularly suitable for children in Bristol, with attractions including playground areas.




Bristol Children's Attractions: Bristol Zoo and Gardens - Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 973 8951
Situated in Bristol's Clifton area, Bristol Zoo and Gardens are one of the most popular tourist attractions for children in the south-west of England and the zoo was awarded the prestigious title of 'Zoo of the Year' by the 'Good Britain Guide' in 2004. Bristol Zoo features a large collection of animals, displayed in natural surroundings and landscaped enclosures. Attractions at Bristol Zoo include gorilla island, seal and penguin coast - with an impressive underwater viewing area, monkey world, a reptile house, many aquariums housing huge fish, pygmy hippos, exotic birds, a reptile house, an adventure playground for children, a café, gift shop and picnic areas.
Children's attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 17:30 (closes at 16:30 during the winter)
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and families, children under 3 years old are free

Bristol Children's Attractions: Bristol Megabowl - Brunel Way, Ashton Gate, Bristol, BS3 2YX, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 953 8538
The Bristol Megabowl is situated in the Ashton area of Bristol and is one of Bristol's most popular attractions for children and families. With plenty of tenpin bowling lanes, other attractions include a large play area for children, known as Planet Kids, which has ball pits, slides, tunnels and soft play areas for children under 12 years old. There is also an arcade area at the Bristol Megabowl, with many of the latest games, together with air-soccer and pool tables.
Children's attraction open: Monday to Friday - 12:00 to 23:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 23:30

Bristol Children's Attractions: Avon Valley Country Park - Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Keynsham, Bristol, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 986 4929
Situated in the picturesque Avon Valley, this popular park provides a great day out for all the family and has many attractions specifically aimed at children. Avon Valley Country Park is located on the outskirts of Bristol, 7 km / 4.5 miles from central Bristol, and attractions include an outdoor adventure playground for children, a junior assault course, a children's indoor play area with enormous slides and ball pits, a riverside trail, many rare-breed farm animals, Shetland ponies, horses, llamas, wallabies, a boating pond, lakes for carp fishing, a miniature railway, boat trips on the river and picnic areas.
Children's attraction open: Tuesday to Sunday, Spring to Autumn - 10:00 to 18:00
Closed: Monday, except public holidays
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Bristol Children's Attractions: SeaQuarium - Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1934 641 603
Weston-super-Mare's SeaQuarium is situated close to Bristol and is one of the most popular attractions for children in this area. Located on a small pier on central Weston-super-Mare's seafront, the SeaQuarium features many different 'zones', including the Ray Zone, with friendly rays - most of which have been caught locally, Ocean Zone, with an underwater tunnel with excellent views of large sharks, Amazone, with tropical freshwater fish from South America, and the Lethal Reef, featuring some of the ocean's most deadly fish. Other attractions at the SeaQuarium include a play area for young children, a café and a gift shop.
Children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 16:00 (only open at weekends from January to mid-February)
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Bristol Children's Attractions: HorseWorld Visitor Centre - Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0QG, England
Tel: +44 (0)1275 540 173
HorseWorld is located in the Whitchurch area of Bristol, in beautiful Mendip stone farm buildings and is surrounded by scenic countryside. Bristol's HorseWorld Visitor Centre has a number of attractions for tourists and visitors, including over 30 friendly horses, ponies and donkeys, pony ride areas, animal handling, nature trails, exhibitions, a museum, a restaurant, picnic areas and an adventure playground area for children, with slides. HorseWorld is a particularly popular attractions for children and there is also a small zoo area, with many friendly farm animals, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, chipmunks and cockatoos.
Children's attraction open: April to September, daily - 10:00 to 18:00, October to March - 10:00 to 16:00
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Bristol Children's Attractions: Longleat - Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7NW
Tel: +44 (0)1985 844400
Voted 'UK Family Attraction of the Year 2002' by the 'Good Britain Guide', Longleat offers a great day out for all the family and is one of the most popular attractions nearby the Bristol and Bath area. From lions to rhinos and monkeys to giraffes, discover many of the world's most majestic creatures as they wander freely within the Safari Park. Gaze at the splendid heirlooms and treasures that fill Longleat House, get lost in the World's longest maze, travel on the miniature railway, feed the sea lions from safari boats, let the children climb and play in the Adventure Castle, and so much more. Longleat is situated just off the A36 between Bath and Salisbury, on the A362 between Warminster and Frome. The attractions at Longleat are often very busy at the weekends during the summer months, so Longleat is best visited on weekdays at this time of the year, to avoid the crowds and queues.
Children's attraction open: daily, April to early November
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Bristol Children's Attractions: Wookey Hole Caves - From Bath A39 to Wells, Wells, Somerset, England, BA5 1BB
Tel: +44 (0)1749 672243
Wookey Hole caves and attractions are situated close to the medieval city of Wells, 35 km / 22 miles from central Bristol. The caves are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area and highlights include large illuminated caverns, underground lakes, guided tours, enormous stalactites and stalagmites (including one known as the Witch of Wookey), Britain's last handmade paper mill, a penny arcade with vintage games, a mirror maze, a fairy garden, a dinosaur valley, indoor play areas for young children, a picnic area with views of the Mendip hills, a large restaurant, gift shops, walkways and the River Axe.
Children's attraction open: daily, summer - 10:00 to 17:00, winter - 10:30 to 16:30
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children aged between 4 and 16 years old, children under 4 years old are free

Bristol Children's Attractions: Windmill Hill City Farm - Philip Street, Bristol, BS3 4DU, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 963 3252
Windmill Hill City Farm is located in the Bedminster area of Bristol, close to the city centre, and was founded in 1976. Attractions at the Bristol city farm include chickens, cows, goats, pigs, sheep and rabbits, including a number of rare breeds. There is also an adventure playground area for children, a family playroom for younger children, a café and a farmshop selling organic produce.
Children's attraction open: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 18:00
Children's attraction admission: free

Bristol Children's Attractions: Noah's Ark Zoo Farm - Moat House Farm, Failand Road, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PG, England
Tel: +44 (0)1275 852 606
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm is a popular attraction for children and is located 9 km / 6 miles from Bristol. With more than 60 different types of animal, including camels, bison, reptiles, monkeys, meerkats and many friendly farms than children can feed. Other attractions at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm include large indoor and outdoor play areas for children, a food and farming exhibition, nature trails, a café and pony rides on Saturdays.
Children's attraction open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:30 to 17:00
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Bristol Children's Attractions: Wildlife Park at Cricket St. Thomas - Chard, Somerset, TA20 4DB
Tel: +44 (0)1460 30111
The Wildlife Park at Cricket St. Thomas is 99 km / 62 miles from central Bath and is one of the major tourist attractions in the heart of Somerset. Cricket St. Thomas is a particularly popular attraction for children and tourists alike and is easily reached by car. Attractions at Cricket St. Thomas include the largest walk-through lemur enclosure in the world, many rare animals, such as the Amur leopards, zebra, camels, antelope, exotic birds including a large group of flamingos, monkey islands, a safari train, children's adventure playgrounds, a children's farm area, crazy golf, a mini-car ride, cafés, picnic areas, and the grand manor house that featured in the BBC television comedy series, 'To the Manor Born'.
Children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 18:00 (or dusk in winter)
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, families and children

Bristol Children's Attractions: Cheddar Caves and Gorge - Cheddar, Somerset, England
Tel: +44 (0)1934 742343
Cheddar Gorge is situated 33 km / 20 miles from central Bath and features many top attractions for tourists visiting this area of Somerset. Highlights include two beautiful illuminated caves set beneath the dramatic limestone cliffs, which were home to a group of ancient people around 9,000 years ago, Britain's largest gorge, a scenic 5 km / 3 mile walk across breathtaking countryside, the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company, rock climbing, pot-holing and other outdoor activities. Cheddar Gorge is rich in wildlife and over 360 botanical species have been identified in Cheddar Gorge and the surrounding countryside. There are also a large number of wild goats that live in the Cheddar Gorge area.

Bristol Children's Attractions: Victoria Falls Adventure Golf - 2 Queen's Parade, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2NJ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 425066
The Victoria Falls Adventure Golf course is a popular miniature golf course at the Royal Victoria Park, in central Bath, which is close to Bristol. Attractions at this 18-hole golf course include rushing waterways, waterfalls, refreshments and the nearby Royal Crescent, which provides a stunning backdrop to the course. The miniature golf course is popular with both adults and children visiting Bath.
Children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to dusk
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Other children's attractions nearby Bristol include:

• Animal Farm and Children's Adventure Park - Red Road, Berrow, Burnham on Sea, Somerset, TA8 2RW, England
  (attractions distance: 53 km / 33 miles from Bristol)
• Court Farm Country Park - Wolvershill Road, Banwell, Weston-Super-Mare, BS29 6DL, England
  (attractions distance: 29 km / 18 miles from Bristol)
• Ferne Animal Sanctuary - Chard, Somerset, TA20 3DH, England
  (attractions distance: 108 km / 67 miles from Bristol)
• Marwell Zoological Park - Colden Common, Near Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH, England
  (attractions distance: 161 km / 100 miles from Bristol)
• North Devon Farm Park - North Devon, Farm Park, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, England
  (attractions distance: 156 km / 97 miles from Bristol)
• Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre - Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT, England
  (attractions distance: 42 km / 26 miles from Bristol)
• Tropiquaria Wildlife Park - Washford Cross, Watchet, West Somerset, TA23 0QB, England
  (attractions distance: 96 km / 60 miles from Bristol)

 
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